Telemetry Tech Full-Time

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is seeking a Telemetry Tech to monitor cardiac rhythms in CCU and other units under supervision of Unit Director and Director of Nursing.

No prior experience is required; high school diploma and CPR certification are preferred. Basic EKG interpretation and computer order entry skills are helpful, with orientation within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and CPR certification preferred.
• No previous experience required; orientation within 30 days.
• Basic EKG rhythm interpretation knowledge is required; nursing judgment to act as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Assesses patient health with patient and family.
• Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions.
• Identifies education needs and initiates education according to patient age.
• Assists in planning discharge and readiness for discharge.
• Participates in department and hospital improvement efforts.
• Promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center and maintains data confidentiality.
• Follows Patient Safety Goals.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Patient care awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring aTelemetry Tech., who under the general supervision of the Unit Director and with the authority of the Director of Nursing, the telemetry technician monitors the cardiac rhythms of patients in CCU and the other floors/departments. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interpret the monitors based on related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.

EDUCATION

• Job requires graduation from high school & current CPR certification (preferred); EKG Course preferred, however may be waived if employee is able to pass the pre-employment EKG interpretation exam with a minimum score of 80% to be considered for employment.

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• Job requires no previous experience although related hospital experience is desired. The employee will complete an orientation program of sufficient duration and content to prepare them for their specific duties in the hospital before they administer direct patient care independently, but at least within thirty (30) days of their hire date. Computer experience is helpful, since job does involve some order entry into the computer.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Basic EKG rhythm interpretation necessary. Computer knowledge helpful for order entry into computer. The job will require a certain degree of creative thinking and judgement, since decisions will have to be made on a variety of different patient EKG recordings. This job will require times where the telemetry tech. will have to notify nurses of the potential need for initiating immediate measures to counteract an unfavorable condition.

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
• With the patient and family, systematically and continually assesses the patient’s health.
• Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates’ education needs according to the age of the patient.
• Assesses, collaborates and coordinates in planning of patient’s discharge needs and readiness for discharge.
• Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plan.
• Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data.
• Consistently lives by Iberia Medical Center’s Standards of Performance.
• Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals.